citizen-science-observations

This matters because the spring bloom of brittlebush is a reliable signal that desert ecosystems ...

This matters because eastern redcedar is rapidly expanding its range into grasslands and open fie...

This matters because Redstem Stork's-bill is one of the most common weeds invading lawns, gardens...

This matters because common reed can aggressively take over wetlands, riverbanks, and even roadsi...

This matters because osoberry is one of the first native shrubs to flower each spring, meaning it...

This matters because Nevin's Brickellbush is a rare Southern California native that supports loca...

This matters because henbit deadnettle is likely blooming in your yard, garden beds, or local par...

This matters because tracking when and where native wildflowers like Blue Dicks bloom each year h...

This matters because licorice fern grows on mossy rocks and tree trunks in forests and parks many...

This matters because tracking where eastern white pine is thriving — or struggling — helps garden...

This matters because Beavertail Pricklypear is a low-water, high-impact native plant that thrives...

This matters because documented sightings of native plants like Bigelow's Spikemoss help conserva...

This matters because tracking where native plants like Bigelow's Spikemoss still survive helps co...

This matters because Yaupon Holly is a drought-tolerant, native alternative to imported teas and ...

This matters because the surge in documented sightings helps scientists track where this iconic f...

This matters because Holm oaks are drought-tolerant Mediterranean trees increasingly planted in C...

This matters because tracking where native ferns like maidenhair spleenwort naturally grow helps ...

This matters because community-documented sightings of native desert cacti like Branched Pencil C...

This matters because Rubber Rabbitbrush is a tough, drought-tolerant native shrub that pollinator...

This matters because tracking where native cacti like walkingstick cactus are growing helps conse...

This matters because muscadine grapes are a tough, heat-tolerant native vine that home gardeners ...

This matters because sea grape is a salt-tolerant, wildlife-friendly native plant that thrives in...

This matters because every verified sighting of a native desert wildflower like Scale Bud helps s...

This matters because ballmoss is a fascinating indicator of air quality and urban tree health — i...

This matters because mosses like juniper haircap are quiet workhorses of healthy ecosystems — the...